Who typically receives the record drawings at project completion?

Who typically receives the record drawings at project completion?

• A. Contractor
• B. Owner
• C. Architect
• D. Facilities manager

Answer: (B)

Record drawings show exactly what was built and where each element was installed. At project completion, these drawings are typically handed to the owner because the owner is the entity that will own, operate, and maintain the facility over its lifecycle. Having accurate, up-to-date record drawings lets the owner manage maintenance, future renovations, and code compliance with real, on-site conditions in mind. The facilities manager will rely on them for ongoing operations, but the formal recipient and keeper of these records is the owner. The contractor and architect may maintain copies or archives, but the owner is the primary holder of the project documentation and records.

Record drawings show exactly what was built and where each element was installed. At project completion, these drawings are typically handed to the owner because the owner is the entity that will own, operate, and maintain the facility over its lifecycle. Having accurate, up-to-date record drawings lets the owner manage maintenance, future renovations, and code compliance with real, on-site conditions in mind. The facilities manager will rely on them for ongoing operations, but the formal recipient and keeper of these records is the owner. The contractor and architect may maintain copies or archives, but the owner is the primary holder of the project documentation and records.